Total News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Lindsey
Total News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 1 The Terrace, Spilsby, PE23 5JR
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Total News sits behind roughly 1,920 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ← Total News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Total News none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Total News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambridge Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Krisha Superstore Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 July 2024 |
| Take That Cake Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Sweet Vanilla Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| Maddie's Bistro & Bakery at The White Hart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| The White Hart Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 60 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 December 2025 |
| Masala Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Rasoi Spilsby Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2022 |
Questions about Total News
What is Total News's food hygiene rating?
Total News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Lindsey Council on 2 August 2022.
Is Total News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Total News last inspected?
Total News was last inspected on 2 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Total News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Total News compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Total News holds a 4. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Total News and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Total News is one of 41 rated food businesses in Spilsby. See every hygiene rating in Spilsby →
East Lindsey inspects and rates 2,255 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Lindsey →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/
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